Poverty Rate in Bellingham, Washington
In Bellingham, Washington, an estimated 16,308 of 87,142 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Bellingham, Washington?
The poverty rate in Bellingham, Washington is 18.7%.
- How many people in Bellingham, Washington live in poverty?
In Bellingham, Washington, an estimated 16,308 of 87,142 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bellingham, Washington compare to the average for Washington?
The poverty rate in Bellingham, Washington is 87.0% higher than the Washington average. In Bellingham, Washington, an estimated 18.7% of 87,142 people live in poverty. In Washington, 10.0% of 7,651,971 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bellingham, Washington compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Bellingham, Washington is 48.41% higher than the US average. In Bellingham, Washington, an estimated 18.7% of 87,142 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Asian
9.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Bellingham, Washington
2022
9.1% of 6 thousand people
White
17.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Bellingham, Washington
2023
17.4% of 68 thousand people
Two or more races
23.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Bellingham, Washington
2023
23.3% of 10 thousand people
Hispanic
27.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Bellingham, Washington
2023
27.9% of 10 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Bellingham, Washington
2023
18% of 66 thousand people
Under 18 years
28.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
28.5% of 14 thousand people
Under 5 years
28.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
28.3% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
28.6% of 9 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
28.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
28.5% of 14 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
22.7% of 62 thousand people
18 to 34 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
29.4% of 31 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
15.9% of 31 thousand people
60 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Bellingham, Washington
2023
14.6% of 19 thousand people
65 years and over
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Bellingham, Washington
2023
12.8% of 15 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Bellingham, Washington
2023
16.5% of 60 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
44.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Bellingham, Washington
2023
44.3% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
26% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Bellingham, Washington
2023
26% of 10 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
19.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Bellingham, Washington
2023
19.5% of 19 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Bellingham, Washington
2023
9.4% of 29 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
17.7% of 51 thousand people
Employed
15.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Bellingham, Washington
2023
15.6% of 48 thousand people
Male
13.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Bellingham, Washington
2023
13.3% of 24 thousand people
Female
18% Poverty Rate for employed women in Bellingham, Washington
2023
18% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
52% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Bellingham, Washington
2023
52% of 3 thousand people
Male
61.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Bellingham, Washington
2023
61.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
38% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Bellingham, Washington
2023
38% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bellingham, Washington
2023
20.5% of 78 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Bellingham, Washington
2023
4.4% of 28 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
33.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Bellingham, Washington
2023
33.7% of 25 thousand people
Did not work
25.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Bellingham, Washington
2023
25.5% of 24 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Bellingham, Washington
2023
30.6% of 41 thousand people
Male
31.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Bellingham, Washington
2023
31.8% of 19 thousand people
Female
29.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Bellingham, Washington
2023
29.5% of 22 thousand people
18 to 24 years
46.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
46.3% of 12 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
20.3% of 10 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
19.8% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
28.7% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
40.1% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
31.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Bellingham, Washington
2023
31.7% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Bellingham, Washington
2023
5.6% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Bellingham, Washington
2023
4.2% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
44.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Bellingham, Washington
2023
44.2% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
44.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Bellingham, Washington
2023
44.9% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Bellingham, Washington
2023
21.6%
Poverty Rate by City around Whatcom County
- Acme, Washington 0% of 113 people.
- Birch Bay, Washington 10.2% of 11,141 people.
- Blaine, Washington 15.3% of 5,635 people.
- Custer, Washington 4.7% of 301 people.
- Deming, Washington 20.4% of 427 people.